Event Details

About This Event

• Event Type:Blood Drive

Donating blood with Vitalant is a straightforward process designed to ensure donor comfort and safety while providing lifesaving blood to those in need. Here's a summary of the steps involved:

1. Check-In: Upon arrival, you'll check in for your appointment.

2. Health Screening: Meet with trained staff to complete a health screening and questionnaire.

3. Donation Assessment: A donor care specialist will review your results and determine the best way for you to donate.

4. Preparation: Relax while your specialist prepares the necessary materials and equipment.

5. Sterilization and Needle Insertion: The specialist will clean an area on your arm and insert a sterile needle to begin the donation.

6. Sample Collection: Samples of your blood will be collected for testing.

7. Donation: Complete the whole blood donation process, which typically takes about 10 minutes but can take up to 15 minutes.

8. Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments to replenish fluids and nutrients.

9. Completion: Feel proud knowing you've potentially saved up to three lives, and consider encouraging friends and family to donate.

After your donation, your blood is typed, tested, processed, and distributed to those in need. Thank you for being part of this Community Blood Drive!

For more details, visit: https://www.vitalant.org/learn/blood-donation-process

• Price: Free
• Registration Instructions:

  To schedule an appointment to donate, please scan the QR codes on the photo for either March 18 or 19, or visit https://www.vitalant.org and search for the Bishop Community Blood Drive.